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The Ditch Witch JT25 is an exceptionally powerful and productive horizontal directional drill designed specifically for—and with input from—the utility contractor. It features an exclusive rotational drive with 4,000 ft·lb (5420 N·m) of torque and 27,000 lb (120 kN) of thrust and pullback—just the ticket for utility backbone installs. But it’s not all power and brute force; the JT25 is one of the quietest and of one the most stable mid-size drill on the market. Which is good, because you and your JT25 are going to be working together a long, long time.

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JT25

Power

27,000 lb (120 kN) of thrust and pullback provides the power to efficiently get the job done and move on to the next.

130-hp (97-kW) Tier 4 Cummins® diesel engine is not only the most powerful in its class, but also the quietest, for greater operator comfort.

Daily maintenance points in one easy-to-access location, and no grease zerks, minimizing upkeep and downtime.

JT25

Operator's Station

Comfortable operator's station with your choice of a single handled control or dual joysticks for thrust and rotation control, minimizing training time.

Excellent view of the tool joint when making up and breaking out pipe; open-top vise wrenches are angled toward the operator.

LCD display provides engine diagnostics and informational messages.

JT25

Superior Support

Your Ditch Witch equipment is backed by a worldwide network of dealers you can count on for unmatched commitment to your success. From genuine Ditch Witch parts to factory-trained service to expert advice, your Ditch Witch dealer has it all for you.

Specifications

Operation

Operation

U.S.

Metric

Spindle speed, max

220 rpm

Spindle torque, max

4,000 ft·lb

5420 N·m

Carriage thrust travel speed

182 fpm

55 m/min

Carriage pullback travel speed

190 fpm

58 m/min

Thrust force

27,000 lb

120 kN

Pullback force

27,000 lb

120 kN

Ground travel speed

Forward

2.8 mph

4.6 km/h

Reverse

2.8 mph

4.6 km/h

Daily average fuel usage (per hour)

3.2 gal

12 L

Power (Tier 3)

Power (Tier 3)

Engine

Cummins® QSB4.5

Fuel

Diesel

Cooling medium

Liquid

Injection

Direct

Aspiration

Turbocharged & charge air cooled

Number of cylinders

4

Displacement

275 in3

4.5 L

Bore

4.21 in

107 mm

Stroke

4.88 in

124 mm

Manufacturer’s gross power rating

130 hp

97 kW

Rated speed

2,500 rpm

Emissions compliance Tier 3

EPA Tier 3

EU Stage IIIA

POWER (TIER 4)

POWER (TIER 4)

Engine

Cummins QSB4.5

Fuel

Diesel

Cooling medium

Liquid

Injection

Direct

Aspiration

Turbocharged & charge air cooled

Number of cylinders

4

Displacement

275 in3

4.5 L

Bore

4.02 in

102 mm

Stroke

5.42 in

138 mm

Manufacturer’s gross power rating

130 hp

97 kW

Rated speed

2,500 rpm

Emissions compliance

EPA Tier 4i

Stage IIIB

DIMENSIONS (*Full Rack, 50 pipe)

DIMENSIONS (*Full Rack, 50 pipe)

Transport length

232.5 in

5.90 m

Width

87 in

2.21 m

Width, w/cab

87 in

2.21 m

Transport height

93 in

2.36 m

Transport height, w/cab

99.5 in

2.53 m

Weight

20,760 lb

9417 kg

Weight, w/cab

21,360 lb

9689 kg

Ground clearance

5.7 in

145 mm

Drill rack entry angle, max

9-20°

Drill rack entry angle, tracks on ground

9-17°

DRILLING FLUID SYSTEM (On Board)

DRILLING FLUID SYSTEM (On Board)

Pressure, max

1,200 psi

83 bar

Flow, max

50 gpm

189 l/min

FLUID CAPACITIES (Tier 3)

FLUID CAPACITIES (Tier 3)

Fuel tank

56 gal

212 L

Engine lubrication oil w/filter

13.7 qt

13 L

Hydraulic reservoir

27 gal

102 L

Engine cooling system

24 qt

22.7 L

Drilling fluid for antifreeze tank

8 gal

30 L

Diesel exhaust fluid tank

5 gal

18.9 L

FLUID CAPACITIES (Tier 4)

FLUID CAPACITIES (Tier 4)

Fuel tank

48 gal

182 L

Engine lubrication oil w/filter

13.7 qt

13 L

Hydraulic reservoir

27 gal

102 L

Engine cooling system

24 qt

22.7 L

Drilling fluid for antifreeze tank

8 gal

30 L

Diesel exhaust fluid tank

5 gal

18.9 L

POWER PIPE®

POWER PIPE®

Length

118 in

3 m

Joint diameter

2.75 in

70 mm

Pipe diameter

2.38 in

60 mm

Bend radius, min

123 ft

37.5 m

Weight of drill pipe, lined

88 lb

40 kg

Weight of drill pipe & large box (50 pipe)

5,647 lb

2562 kg

Weight of drill pipe & small box (25 pipe)

2,770 lb

1,154 kg

SINGLE PIECE FORGED DRILL PIPE

SINGLE PIECE FORGED DRILL PIPE

Length

120 in

3.05 m

Joint diameter

2.63 in

66.7 mm

Pipe diameter

2.38 in

60 mm

Bend radius, min

108.2 ft

33 m

Weight per drill pipe, forged

73 lb

33 kg

Weight w/drill pipe & large box (50 pipe)

4,522 lb

2187 kg

Weight w/drill pipe & small box (25 pipe)

2,395 lb

1086 kg

BATTERY (2 USED)

BATTERY (2 USED)

SAE reserve capacity rating

195 min

SAE cold crank rating @ 0°F (-18°F)

950 amps

NOISE LEVEL

NOISE LEVEL

Operator sound

85 dBA

Operator sound w/cab

80 dBA

Exterior sound power

104 dBA

Specifications are general and subject to change without notice. If exact measurements are required, equipment should be weighed and measured. Due to selected options, delivered equipment may not necessarily match that shown.